Contaminant (Noun)
Meaning
A substance that contaminates.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The oil spill released a contaminant into the water that harmed marine life.
- The factory's emissions polluted the air with a contaminant that irritated the residents' lungs.
- The new water treatment plant removed the contaminant from the drinking water, making it safe for human consumption.
- The soil was tested for contaminants and found to have high levels of lead.
- Food safety inspectors identified the bacteria as a contaminant in the recalled product.